Reeds & Deeds
Rahsaan Roland Kirk · 1963
37 min · 8 tracks · swing · hard bop
A vibrant tapestry of jazz textures where soulful melodies intertwine with inventive instrumentation and Kirk's virtuosic flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant melodies with playful spirit
- soulful moments for reflective listening
- short bursts of joyful energy
- inviting warmth for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense, high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1963, 'Reeds & Deeds' followed Rahsaan Roland Kirk's debut album 'Introducing Rahsaan Roland Kirk'. At this point, Kirk was establishing himself as a unique force in jazz, showcasing his multi-instrumental talents and distinct style. This album marked an important step in his career, solidifying his presence in the hard bop movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Sun Ra· Ornette Coleman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Reeds & Deeds 5:16
- 2 Hay Ro 2:59
- 3 This Is Always 4:17
- 4 Song of the Countrymen 6:54
- 5 Limbo Boat 2:52
- 6 Lonesome August Child 4:33
- 7 Land of Peace 5:49
- 8 Waltz of the Friends 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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